Hot wars, cold rivalries, the pandemic, financial crises, and disrupted supply chains – Asian businesses must adapt to a turbulent world shaped by geo-economics
Countries and firms in Asia will weather the slowdown of globalization and the decoupling of supply chains if they adjust their strategies
The devastating cyclone disaster that hit southern Africa in March is a stark warning of the vulnerability of the poorest countries to the climate threat
Amid persistent concerns across the region about safety, Japan plans to dump into the ocean radioactive wastewater from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant
The US-led post-World War II international order has ended, and the new multipolar global system is prompting major realignments in the Arab world
The US and its Western and other allies and partners are doubling down on sanctions against Russia but Moscow could react in an unexpected way
The Ukraine war has confirmed the emergence of the Multipolar World Order 2.0, with vast strategic and economic contention between the great-power rival blocs in Eurasia
Moves by President Yoon Suk-yeol to address irritants in South Korea’s relations with Japan have led to the first bilateral summit since 2011
Asian regulators should demand tighter oversight in financial markets in the West and closer policy coordination among global monetary authorities
The importance of East Asian markets including China’s in the global financial system and their essential qualities are little appreciated or understood
Amid the China-US strategic competition, Southeast Asian economies find room for maneuver as they aim to use technology to fuel growth and productivity
While China and ASEAN are each other’s largest trading partner, they have not reached an agreement to liberalize cross-border data flows essential for digital commerce
At the recent National People’s Congress in Beijing, the government reorganized mechanisms for the regulation and oversight of the financial system
Inspired by the environmental epic “Avatar: The Way of Water”, James Borton of Johns Hopkins University recalls his time with the fisherfolk of Cu Lao Cham in Vietnam
Islamic films have found a devoted market in Indonesia. This trend will be sustained if movies in this genre achieve commercial success.
Giving voice to women in Thailand's deep south provinces could enhance the chances of success in the negotiations to resolve the communal conflict in the region
The implementation of Indonesian legal sanctions and regulations on misinformation and disinformation faces challenges as the 2024 general election approaches
Indonesia has surprised regional security analysts by pursuing much closer cooperation between its coast guard and China’s
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